When your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can connect to the internet without using the data connections on your device. Wi-Fi is high speed and no data charges will apply when using Wi-Fi.

1.
Battery

The battery icon shows the remaining battery power. The bigger the coloured section of the icon, the more power.Further information: Charge the battery

2.
Battery charging

The battery charging icon shows that the battery is charging.Further information: Charge the battery

3.
3G

The 3G icon shows that 3G is available. If 3G isn't available, a different network mode is automatically selected.Further information: Select network mode

3G (UMTS) enables you to achieve higher data speeds than when using other network modes.

4.
Signal strength

The signal strength icon shows the strength of the network signal at your location. The more lines, the stronger the signal.

14.
Wi-Fi

When your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can connect to the internet without using the data connections on your device. Wi-Fi is high speed and no data charges will apply when using Wi-Fi.

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